DREXEL UNIVERSITY

INSPIRED BY CHANGE,

DESIGNED TO LEAD.

LET YOUR AMBITION LEAD THE WAY

Change is a constant driver of new ideas. Each and every day, innovation pushes the limit of what’s possible.

The next generation of leaders will be the ones who embrace this fact, the ones who use it as their guiding principle. Regardless of your field of study, no matter what the application, to truly make an impact you must recognize boundaries, then use your ambition to move beyond them.

Since 1891, Drexel University has served as the launch pad for students ready to channel their passion, curiosity, and vision to change the world around them. Our unique academic model allows the University and our Dragons to remain at the forefront of possibility by not only studying the latest practices and theories but by putting them to the test alongside industry leaders and professionals.

You need a place that will allow you to challenge the norm: to make your mark while turning your aspirations into reality. Drexel not only provides you with the necessary knowledge, opportunities, and support structures to make a difference — we help you start today. Because your ambition can’t wait.

1 Is This Your Path?

Whether it’s academics, student life, “ or even the arts, I’ve gotten to do a little bit of everything in a way that has allowed me to become a really well-rounded person since first coming to Drexel. ” – DOMINICK ARP, MARKETING

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2 CREATE YOUR PATH OF DISCOVERY

our education will serve as the foundation for everything you do. Whether you want to create an environment- Yfriendly transportation system, develop life-skill therapies for individuals on the autism spectrum, or help propel criminal justice reform, you need an education that will prepare you to learn, grow, and excel.

Drexel’s dynamic curriculum is specifically designed to take you beyond the typical college experience, preparing you to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Here, your education will combine advanced academics with experiential learning, providing the opportunity to expand upon your classwork by working side by side with your professors, learning directly from the leaders of your field through our cooperative education program, gaining valuable experience in research, and so much more.

At Drexel, you’ll be encouraged to take an active role in your education. Our unique model will put you on the front lines of innovation, allowing you to discover and explore the current practices, strategies, and breakthroughs that are actively being used to push the boundaries of what we know and can achieve. Then, you’ll bring new knowledge and viewpoints to enrich classroom discussion with your professors and classmates, ensuring the University’s offerings remain current, relevant, and market informed.

3 Grow within a dynamic environment of learning.

he ability to achieve your goals is rooted in the strength of your preparation, and the most effective Tpreparation begins with superior academics. Drexel provides an unparalleled classroom experience, where you’ll find rigorous and challenging courses presented in state-of-the-art facilities and taught by respected faculty composed of leaders and visionaries of their field. And the best part is that you won’t have to wait to get started. You’ll take classes in your major from the moment you arrive, along with preparatory courses to help you hit the ground running.

Here, you’ll develop an interdisciplinary academic path designed to meet your interests. Your experience can incorporate a variety of concentrations and allow you to build a comprehensive knowledge base applicable PAPERCLIP STORY to your goals. Not only that, you’ll be supported by a READ “FINDING OUT THAT DREXEL IS WHERE I BELONG” dedicated team of advisors, counselors, and mentors to BY JULIA KRAWIEC AT: ensure you stay on the right track. drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

4 80+ 15++ 2,106 Majors Accelerated, Combined, Number of Courses and Bridge Degree Programs 2,392 19 11:1 Faculty Median Class Size Student to Professor Ratio

5 From Co-op to Career

I had my last co-op at Microsoft, and “ at the end of my co-op, I was offered a full-time job as a software engineer. Then, I got another offer from Google. After considering both offers that I had, I decided to go with the offer from Google.” – HALIMA OLAPADE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

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ven while recognizing the intrinsic value and importance of classroom learning, you’ll need the Echance to apply your knowledge in the real world to truly see just how everything fits together.

Our renowned cooperative education program, also known as co-op, will allow you to put what you’ve learned in class to the test. Drexel Co-op provides you with the opportunity to integrate up to three six-month, full-time professional work experiences into your academic schedule. Each co-op experience — whether it be with a global organization, a nonprofit, a local startup, or even a government agency — presents a unique opportunity to see firsthand how the knowledge you’ve gained is currently being applied in the field and how the workplace is adapting to meet the evolving needs of employers. And the Steinbright Career Development Center, our world- class cooperative education and career preparation resource, will be here to help you every step of the way.

So much more than just a standard internship, co-op allows you to take real positions with respected companies, enabling you to test-drive your career while building an impressive résumé before you graduate. When you return to class, you’ll be ready to apply your newfound knowledge to your courses and to serve as a valuable resource to your classmates and professors, able to share enhanced insights and perspectives that can’t be found in any textbook.

7 Follow your guides and maximize your opportunities.

he Steinbright Career Development Center is one of the largest collegiate co-op and career services Tteams in the world. With a comprehensive staff of skilled and dedicated career services professionals, Steinbright is an invaluable resource that will ensure that you’re fully prepared for success from the moment you arrive on campus.

The Center not only facilitates Drexel’s co-op program but it also provides essential services such as career and educational counseling, career exploration strategies, personality assessments for career path guidance, pre- health and pre-law advising, and application process assistance. Steinbright also presents workshops that will help you create a compelling résumé and cover letter, interview, and build a professional network.

Always keeping your individual goals in mind, Steinbright’s Career Services staff will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and guidance you’ll need throughout your time at Drexel and after graduation.

CO-OP FAST FACTS

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of Drexel of co-op employers of co-op participants of graduates are of co-op participants undergraduate students would consider rehiring working full-time had working or enrolled in indicated their co-op enrolled in the Drexel their co-op student for a received a job offer graduate or professional position met or exceeded Co-op program. future co-op or full-time from a former co-op education. their expectations. position. employer.

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8 DREXEL STUDENT STORY READ “FINDING MY VOICE” BY AMELIA QUAZI AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

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5,426 $18,720 DREXEL VIDEO students employed gross median six-month salary VIEW “UNDERSTANDING CO-OP” AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories domestically and internationally for a paid co-op

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9 Opening the Doors to Research

To see that Drexel has a program “ where it takes freshmen and really pairs them with research mentors and gets them hands-on experience is really amazing. During my co-op, I’ll be focused on wearable technology and incorporating energy storage into smart textiles.” – TAUHEED BAUKMAN, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

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Ranked Ranked 84 36 st th total new inventions in new United States patents 1 76 fiscal year 2020 issued in fiscal year 2020 by the Bush Institute among worldwide and Opus Faveo among academic institutions midsized universities for patents for innovation

10 Explore your curiosity and see where it leads.

our intellectual interest is one of your most valuable traits, and Drexel emphasizes the Yimportance of asking questions and finding meaningful answers — it’s what has helped us emerge as one of the nation’s leading R1-level research universities.

Our facilities and courses are designed to enable you to go further and discover more about the world around you. From state-of-the-art labs to our innovative Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center, Drexel presents a number of unique research opportunities that will encourage you to collaborate and learn from your peers and research mentors.

If you’re eager to gain research experience, you may be interested in the Students Tackling Advanced Research (STAR) Scholars Program. This 10-week program will allow you to conduct a faculty-mentored research or creative project in the summer of your first year. STAR concludes with student presentations, along with the DREXEL VIDEO possibility of presenting work at local, regional, and VIEW “RE-IMAGINE RESEARCH” AT: national conferences. STAR Scholars’ work has also drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories been published in major research journals.

11 Expand the horizons of your learning.

PAPERCLIP STORY READ “STUDYING ARCHITECTURE HANDS-ON” BY ALBERT HANAN AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

s a Drexel student, you can take your education abroad. 6 A continents where students study Have you ever had the opportunity to live and learn in another country, fully immersing yourself in an entirely different culture? Our team can help you make it happen. You’ll not only gain a broadened perspective and earn course credit, but 65 you’ll also deepen your understanding of yourself countries where students study and how our cross-cultural relationships can affect the global issues that face our society. In addition to studying abroad, Drexel students 157 interested in pursuing global opportunities can unique study abroad experiences also participate in international co-op or programs that combine the two experiences.

12 Dare to bring your ideas to life.

ou may feel that you have the entrepreneurial spirit, but have you ever put that feeling to the Ytest to see just what you could accomplish? Whether you’ve already started your own company or you have an idea and want to create a startup, Drexel offers the guidance and resources to take your endeavors to the next level.

The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship is the nation’s first freestanding school of entrepreneurship to offer degrees. Even if you’re interested in other majors, Drexel has infused entrepreneurial thinking and application into the curriculums and courses across all disciplines.

Entrepreneurial co-ops encourage students to take the lead and are granted to those who have established an ongoing business, providing $15,000 in funding, mentorships, and a dedicated workspace in our Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship.

6 continents where students study 65 countries where students study

157 $15,000 DREXEL STUDENT STORY READ “CHANGING THE WORLD ONE LEAF AT A TIME” unique study abroad experiences in startup funding BY COLLIN CAVOTE AT: for entrepreneurship drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

13 Finding My Way

Drexel is different because you have “ that small campus feel, but you have Philly as your backyard. You feel connected when you walk around campus, but literally, your backdrop is the city. On the weekends, I can go to different places for brunch, I can go to museums — there’s always new exhibits going on! ” - KRISTEN WOLENBERG, COMMUNICATION

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14 MAKE OUR CITY YOUR HOME

ince our founding in 1891, Drexel has been proud to call Philadelphia our hometown. It’s a place where history was made: This is where the Founding Fathers of the Philadelphia is the country’s first and S United States outlined the Declaration of Independence, only World Heritage City drafted the Constitution, and forged American democracy. Philly has a no-nonsense, revolutionary feel to it, and Drexel students embody that. We refer to the city as our extended campus, where you can explore, learn, and take advantage of 250,000+ all it has to offer. college students in the Philadelphia area Philly is a bustling, cosmopolitan city composed of quaint neighborhoods, each one different from the next. If you head to Fairmount, you’ll be able to enjoy some of Philadelphia’s th great museums; in South Philly, you can try some of the best 6 local standards, like our famous cheesesteak; and a few blocks largest city in the U.S. away in Old City, you’ll see and hear artists and musicians who have made Philly their home. Our part of town, known as University City, is recognized as the heart of the city’s higher Ranked learning community. #1 Everything that Philly has to offer is within easy reach. best U.S. city to visit in 2020 by And if you don’t feel like walking, Philadelphia’s public National Geographic Traveler transportation system can get you there. Drexel is blocks away from 30th Street Station, a transportation hub with access to subways, buses, regional trains, and Amtrak.

15 DREXEL VIDEO VIEW “A CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE: PHILADELPHIA” AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

DISTANCE FROM PHILLY TO:

NYC – 97 Miles PHILADELPHIA, PA D.C. – 137 Miles

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16 Strive to Over 50,000 impact student volunteer hours in the world 2018–2019 around you.

o you have the drive to help others? Drexel DREXEL VIDEO is committed to becoming the most civically VIEW “A CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE: Dengaged university in the nation. We hold a PHILADELPHIA” AT: strong connection and a deep commitment to the drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories community around us that extends throughout the PAPERCLIP STORY city and across the globe. READ “ABSOLUTELY SURREAL” BY SHAHMAR BEASLEY AT: At Drexel, you’ll be introduced to the concepts, drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories methods, and skills required for effective engagement through our CIVC 101 course. Presented by the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, this introductory course will immerse you as an active participant, providing the opportunity to see the benefits of public service firsthand as you collaborate with neighborhood philanthropic organizations and nonprofits.

The Lindy Center partners with leaders on local, national, and international levels to provide additional volunteer initiatives and community- based learning courses that address a wide variety SELECT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA of areas of public good and social responsibility, REGIONAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE MANNA including education, health care, and community PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT PHILLY advocacy. Through these experiences, our students PARTNERS: AIDS THRIFT PROJECT HOME U.S. DREAM develop as engaged citizens equipped to make a meaningful impact within their home and ACADEMY WEST PARK CULTURAL CENTER throughout the world.

17 Proud to Be a Dragon

I developed my leadership skills “ here at Drexel by really being involved as a freshman. I joined a bunch of different organizations, and eventually I found two that I’ve really enjoyed. ” - NITHYA MITA, BIOLOGY

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18 JOIN A COMMUNITY OF DRAGONS

e are Drexel Dragons. It’s a distinction and a badge of honor we cherish; one that shapes everything we Wdo. We work hard, we play hard, and we dream big … and we do it together.

Dragons have an undeniable inner fire that motivates us to achieve more. Whether it be in the classroom, out on co- op, building new student organizations, or while taking on challengers at the athletic courts, we’re always on the move and looking to make our mark.

When you become a Dragon, you’ll be joining a supportive community built on diversity, equality, fairness, inclusion, and respect — here, everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it. No matter what our differences may be, we band together and support each other as we strive to achieve our goals. Although we may come from all walks of life, our bond and kinship go far beyond our differences. A Dragon is a Dragon for life.

19 Build connections with everyone and every thing.

ife on campus will be a big part of the college experience, especially in a fast-paced urban L environment like Philadelphia. Our Dragons view Drexel’s campus as their own little corner of the city: the perfect spot to live, study, and play.

In order to ensure you’ll have every opportunity to fully immerse yourself in campus life, we have a 2-Year Residency Program, which requires all incoming first-year students (with a few exceptions) to live on campus for their first two years at Drexel. But whether you’re living here or commuting to school, you’ll quickly find that there is a lot to experience at Drexel outside of classes. If you’ll be living on campus, our residence halls have accommodations to meet your needs — from suites to Living Learning Communities, where you can connect with students who have similar interests, there are plenty of options.

If you’re transferring to Drexel, you can choose between our on-campus residence halls and Drexel- affiliated housing options, which offer all of the benefits of off-campus living while being able to stay in close proximity to school. Transfer students opting to commute to class are encouraged to get involved DREXEL VIDEO and connect with campus life through our Community VIEW “A WALK THROUGH DREXEL” AT: Student Association and Campus Engagement Team. drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

20 10 RESIDENCE BENTLEY HALL CANERIS HALL KELLY HALL MILLENNIUM HALL MYERS HALL NORTH HALL RACE STREET RESIDENCES STILES HALL TOWERS HALL HALLS VAN RENSSELAER HALL

10 LIVING BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & INFORMATICS ENGINEERING FIRST-YEAR EXPLORATORY STUDIES HONORS PROGRAM LEARNING LEBOW LIBERTY SCHOLARS COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH COMMUNITIES PROFESSIONS ROTC WESTPHAL

21 22 Allow your interests to grow and take the center stage.

hile we know you’ll be focused on becoming an accomplished scholar, your life at Drexel Wwon’t be just studying and homework. At Drexel, you can get involved with over 350 student clubs and organizations. These groups revolve around academics, hobbies, and more. So, no matter what your interests are, you’ll find groups that share your passions. And if you can’t find an organization that’s right for you, we’ll provide the resources to help you start your own.

Also, no matter what your major, you can participate in the performing arts and are eligible for performing arts scholarships. There is a broad array of opportunities, including taking classes and private lessons and auditioning for professional-level dance, music, or theater ensembles, which are led by accomplished members of the Philadelphia arts community.

Whether you’d like to get involved with Greek life, participate in on-campus performances, or choreograph your own Jedi Knight fight, you can do it all at Drexel. 350+ 30+ student clubs fraternities and organizations and sororities 70+ 20+ DREXEL VIDEO cultural audition-required organizations performing arts VIEW “THIS IS SPRING JAM” AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories opportunities

23 Get in the game and feel the adrenaline.

lthough Drexel is known for its academic excellence, here you can also be a star athlete. AOur Drexel Dragons are fierce competitors, and they participate on 18 Division I NCAA teams. Each year, over 440 students play against the nation’s best, and we play to win.

If you prefer to cheer on our Drexel Dragons, the DAC Pack is our most school-spirited student organization. Decked out in your best blue and gold, you can root for our teams with your friends and classmates.

You can also take on a more relaxed level of competition by joining one of our club or intramural sports teams alongside the more than 7,000 students, faculty, and staff who participate in Drexel’s recreational programs each year.

When you want to get a great workout or just have some fun with friends, Drexel has the fields, courts, and indoor and outdoor locations you need. This includes our volleyball and tennis courts, the Vidas PAPERCLIP STORY Athletic Complex, the Daskalakis Athletic Center READ “I WALKED ONTO A DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAM” (also known as the DAC), and our award-winning BY DAVE HANRAHAN AT: Recreation Center. drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories

24 34 CLUB, 22 INTRAMURAL LEAGUE, 18 DIVISION I TEAMS AND 15 TOURNAMENT SPORTS

MEN’S SPORTS WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Rugby Basketball Basketball Beach Volleyball Sailing Golf Field Hockey Dodgeball Soccer Lacrosse Lacrosse Flag Football Softball Rowing Rowing Ice Hockey Tennis Soccer Soccer Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee Squash Softball Martial Arts Water Polo Swimming & Diving Squash Paintball And more Tennis Swimming & Diving Wrestling Tennis

25 26 BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TODAY

ou’re looking for so much more than the typical university experience. You have the drive and the Yambition to excel, the determination to move beyond what’s expected.

By providing a unique combination of advanced academics and real-world experience, Drexel’s model of learning will allow you to develop as an innovative master learner, ready to use the knowledge of today to confront the challenges of tomorrow. When you leave these doors, you’ll know what you want to do and will be prepared to do it.

You have what it takes. The world is waiting.

27 Majors

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE OF COMPUTING PENNONI HONORS COLLEGE & INFORMATICS • Biological Sciences • Custom-Designed Major • Chemistry • Computer Science • Communication – Computer Security WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS – Journalism – Game Programming and & DESIGN – Public Relations Development • Animation & Visual Effects – Technical and Science • Computing and Security Technology • Architecture*** Communication • Data Science • Art History • Criminology and Justice Studies • Information Systems • Dance • English • Software Engineering • Design & Merchandising • Environmental Science • Undeclared — Computing & • Entertainment & Arts Management • Environmental Studies and Information Sciences* • Fashion Design Sustainability • Film & Television • Geoscience SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS • Game Design & Production • Global Studies • Graphic Design • History • Economics • Interactive Digital Media • Mathematics • Interior Design • Philosophy SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Music Industry* • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics – Business • Physics • Elementary Education – Recording Arts and Music • Political Science • Education, Non-Certification Production • Psychology • Teacher Education (Secondary • Sociology Education) • Photography • Undeclared — General Humanities • Product Design and Social Sciences* COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING • Screenwriting & Playwriting • Undeclared — Science* • Virtual Reality & Immersive Media • Architectural Engineering • Undeclared — Design & Media* • Chemical Engineering SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL • Civil Engineering COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ENGINEERING, SCIENCE • Computer Engineering HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS • Construction Management • Biomedical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Behavioral Health Counseling • Engineering Technology • Culinary Arts and Science – Electrical Engineering Technology – Culinary Science LEBOW COLLEGE OF BUSINESS – Industrial Engineering Technology – Food and Beverage Management • Accounting – Mechanical and Manufacturing • Health Sciences • Business Analytics Engineering Technology – Pre-Physician Assistant • Business and Engineering – Robotics and Automation – Pre-Physical Therapy • Esport Business Engineering Technology • Health Services Administration • Finance • Environmental Engineering • Hospitality Management • General Business • Materials Science and Engineering • Nursing • International Business • Mechanical Engineering • Nursing Accelerated • Legal Studies • Undeclared — Engineering* Career Entry (ACE)** • Management Information Systems • Nutrition and Foods • Marketing • Operations and Supply Chain CHARLES D. CLOSE SCHOOL OF Management ENTREPRENEURSHIP GOODWIN COLLEGE OF • Organizational Management PROFESSIONAL STUDIES • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Real Estate Management and – Corporate Entrepreneurship • First-Year Exploratory Studies Development – New Venture Creation – Humanities and Social Sciences • Sport Business • Technology and Innovation – Social Entrepreneurship – STEM Management • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • General Studies**** • Undeclared — Business* (Three-Year Option)* DORNSIFE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

• Global Public Health • Public Health

28 ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAMS

• BS in Business/MBA • BS in Design & Merchandising/MBA • BS in Music Industry/MBA

• BA in Global Studies/MPH in Public Health • BA in Global Studies/MS in Communication • BA/BS/MS in Communication • BS in Health Services Administration/ MPH in Public Health • BS in Marketing/MS in Communication • BS/MPH in Public Health • BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering • BS/MS in Engineering • BS/MS in Psychology

• BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Combined Program (Medicine)

BRIDGE DEGREE PROGRAMS

• BS in Health Sciences/DPT in Physical Therapy • BS in Health Sciences/MHS in Physician Assistant • BS in Nutrition and Foods/MS in Nutrition and Dietetics

Note that transfer students cannot transfer directly into accelerated degree programs or bridge degree programs, but can speak with their advisors about doing so once they have enrolled at the University.

* Not eligible for transfer students ** A second bachelor’s degree program *** Available to transfers as a part-time program only. Not available to international students. **** Available to transfers only

For the most up-to-date list of majors and accelerated degrees, visit drexel.edu/undergrad/academics.

29 The Application Process

FIRST-YEAR APPLICATION DEADLINES TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES At Drexel, we carefully consider every application. The There are many reasons you may consider transferring to members of our Admissions Committee use a holistic review Drexel, and as you make your transition, we’ll be here to process to assess all aspects of the application personally. We help you every step of the way. Drexel has a vibrant and believe it’s important to enroll right-fit students. active transfer community, with approximately 700 new students joining us each year. Qualified applications are Early Decision...... November 1 considered on a rolling basis through all terms. Applications Early Decision is the perfect option for students who know must be received one month prior to the start of the term for Drexel is the school for them and would like a decision in which you are applying. December of their senior year. This is a binding application plan and, if admitted, students must withdraw all other STARTING TERM APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IN active applications, and commit to enrolling at Drexel. • Fall (September)...... January • Winter (January)*...... October Early Action...... November 1 Spring (Late March/early April)*...... November Like Early Decision, Early Action allows students to receive • an admission decision by December of their senior year. *Not all majors enroll in our off-terms Early Action admission is not binding and, if admitted, students have until May 1 to submit an enrollment deposit. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION Regular Decision...... January 15 Transfer students may submit applications through the Through the Regular Decision application process, students Common Application or Drexel University’s Admission will receive a decision in early spring and have until May 1 to Application. submit an enrollment deposit. Learn more at drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/transfer. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION First-year student applications can be submitted via the TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Common Application or the Coalition Application. To be considered for admission as a transfer student, you should have completed a minimum of 24 semester college Learn more about these submission options at credits from a regionally accredited institution; otherwise, drexel.edu/undergrad/apply. you will need to submit your high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores or take advantage of our Test-Flexible policy. Depending on the program you are applying for, additional STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES prerequisites may apply. For the majority of majors and programs, first-year applicants can choose whether to include standardized test For more information on program-specific prerequisites, scores as part of their application to the University. For visit drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/prereqs. those who decide to submit scores, our Test-Flexible policy provides flexibility regarding scores that can be considered. Non-native English speakers may be required to meet specific additional testing requirements.

To learn more about the submission of standardized test scores, visit drexel.edu/undergrad/apply/tests.

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30 Value & Opportunity

BY THE NUMBERS FIRST-YEAR FINANCIAL AID Drexel offers merit and need-based financial aid. In the * * 2019–2020 academic year, the average scholarship and $53,868 $2,405* $16,008 grant aid offered to first-year students was $30,753*, which Tuition Fees Room and Board includes federal, state, and institutional aid. All applicants must complete the CSS Profile, and all U.S. citizens and permanent residents must complete the Free Application for Average Financial Aid Package Average Financial Aid Package Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the most for First-Year Students for Transfer Students available aid. $30,753** $16,665** Early Decision and Early Action Deadlines * Based on the standard enrollment for the 2020–2021 academic year • CSS Profile...... November 15 ** For the 2019–2020 academic year; includes only grant and scholarship awards from federal, state, and institutional sources for students who received financial aid • FAFSA (Priority)...... February 15

Regular Decision Deadlines UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS Some of the most common award offerings for first-year • CSS Profile...... February 15 and transfer students include: • FAFSA (Priority)...... February 15 Drexel Merit Scholarship – Amount Varies Full-time on-campus applicants (except for our second- degree Nursing program, known as ACE, or those applying TRANSFER FINANCIAL AID for a second bachelor’s degree) are automatically considered Drexel offers competitive financial aid opportunities for for these academic performance-based awards. transfer applicants. In the 2019–2020 academic year, the average scholarship and grant aid offered to transfer students was $16,665*, which includes federal, state, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – $500 and institutional aid. While students will be reviewed (awarded per term enrolled in full-time coursework) for scholarships during the admissions review process, Offered to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members who we highly recommend filing the CSS Profile and the Free apply as transfer students to one of our full-time, on-campus Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as programs (ACE students are not eligible). possible to maximize their eligibility for support. Drexel Grant – Amount Varies Deadlines Applicants are required to submit the CSS Profile to be eligible to receive this institutional need-based award. CSS Profile**...... One month prior to the start of term FAFSA ...... Recommended one month prior to the start of term Federal/State Financial Aid – Amount Varies Applicants are required to file the Free Application for

* Includes only grant and scholarship awards for students who received financial aid Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal ** Spring term deadline is February 15 due to closing of CSS Profile and state grants, loans, and work-study funding.

DREXEL VIDEO

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31 Visit Our Campus

Are you interested in visiting Drexel? There are plenty of options that will fit even the busiest of schedules.

VISIT CAMPUS LEARN MORE IN YOUR HOMETOWN Open Houses Connect with Counselors Open Houses take place in the spring, summer, and fall. You can also meet with admissions representatives at a You’ll join other interested students and their families, variety of events. Students are invited to these events, which getting an in-depth look at academic programs, meeting are held all over the country and the world — from college with current students, and experiencing a tour of campus. fairs to high school visits to regional receptions. If you are unable to meet with us in person, we also participate in virtual college fairs and are available for individual meetings Campus Visits online to answer your questions. Campus Visits are offered throughout the year Mondays through Fridays and on most Saturdays. Each Campus Find your admissions counselor at Visit includes an Information Session and student-guided drexel.edu/undergrad/contact/representatives. campus tour. The Information Session highlights Drexel’s cooperative education program, our academic offerings, and the admission and financial aid processes. Plus, there’s WANT TO KNOW WHAT DREXEL IS plenty of time for you to ask any questions. During the REALLY LIKE? campus tour, you’ll take a look at our academic buildings, recreation center, and a residence hall. Admissions Blog Our Admissions Blog gives you an insider’s view. From hints Learn more at about the admission process to a preview of life on campus drexel.edu/undergrad/visit. and in Philly, learn from those who know it best.

Transfer Visit Opportunities PaperClip Held weekly, Transfer Instant Decision Days allow you to PaperClip is a collection of unique stories about Drexel meet with a counselor to learn more about your transfer experiences written by students offering a rare, behind-the- options and receive an admission decision right on the spot. scenes look from our Dragons’ point of view.

Learn more at drexel.edu/undergrad/visit/transfer-decision-days. Virtual Tour Can’t make it to campus? Don’t worry — our virtual tours provide a unique perspective of what you’ll find here at Held exclusively for prospective transfer students, Transfer Drexel. Whether you’d like to learn about the restaurants Tuesday and Transfer Thursday events provide you with in the area, what to do in University City, or even the best all the information you’ll need to apply to Drexel for an places to hear some local music, you can see it all through upcoming term and include Transfer Instant Decision our virtual tours. appointments.

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32 LOCATED IN 1891 PHILADELPHIA, founded PENNSYLVANIA • Also known as The City of Brotherly Love • Distance to Are you interested in visiting Drexel? There are plenty of options that will fit even the busiest of schedules. – NYC: 97 miles – Washington, DC: 137 miles • Home to over 250,000 college students

INCOMING FIRST-YEAR CLASS

FIRST-YEAR TESTS* 25% 75%

3.73 Math 600 710 average SAT Critical Reading 590 680 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale ACT Composite 25 31 TRANSFER 3.26 TOEFL 91 104 average transfer student GPA IELTS Median 7.5 on a 4.0 scale

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FIRST-YEAR TRANSFER Early Decision November 1 Fall Rolling Early Action November 1 Winter Rolling Regular Decision January 15 Spring Rolling

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

FIRST-YEAR – Early Action and Early Decision FIRST-YEAR – Regular Decision CSS Profile November 15 CSS Profile February 15 FAFSA (Priority) February 15 FAFSA (Priority) February 15

TRANSFER CSS PROFILE TRANSFER FAFSA One month prior to the start of term** Recommended one month prior to the start of term UNIVERSITY STATISTICS CAMPUS LIFE 18 15,346 19 11:1 division I athletic teams total undergraduate median student to enrollment class size faculty ratio + 350 student clubs + UNIVERSITY GENDER RATIO* 80 and organizations majors 53.5% 46.5% 30+ W M fraternities 2,106 and sororities courses women to men at Drexel 70+ FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE DEMOGRAPHICS*** cultural organizations WHITE ONE YEAR AFTER

49.8% GRADUATION ASIAN INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISPANIC HISPANIC 20.8% 11.2% MORE THAN ONE RACE

UNKNOWN 96% 5.7% 6.6% NATIVE AMERICAN NATIVE PACIFIC ISLANDER PACIFIC of graduates are working 2%

3.9% or enrolled in graduate or 0.1% 0.1% professional education****

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP) 92% of graduates working full- time were satisfied with CURRICULUM SCHEDULES $18,720 their positions**** gross median six-month One Co-op Option Three Co-op Option salary for a paid co-op (Four Years) (Five Years) YOUR NEXT STEP fall winter spring summer fall winter spring summer CO-OP One One LOCATIONS Learn more at Two Two Three Three drexel.edu Four Four 45 22 countries states Five

* Drexel University 2019–20 Factbook Co-op Cycle Key: ** Spring term deadline is February 15 due to closing of CSS Profile *** Drexel University 2019–20 Factbook, based on number of full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking On-campus study Co-op experience Vacation students enrolled in fall 2019 **** One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2018 Academic Building ...... 55 Parking Blue & Gold Shuttle Alumni Engineering Labs ...... 4 SEPTA Subway Dragon Shuttle Armory (Buckley Courts) ...... 28 UNIVERSITY CITY CAMPUS Bossone Research Enterprise Center . . . . 7&7A School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems Buckley Green ...... 86 Buckley Recreational Field ...... 85 Buckley Tennis Courts ...... 50 Center for Automation Technology ...... 27A Chestnut Square ...... 62&62A Creese Student Center ...... 8 Curtis Hall ...... 3 Daskalakis Athletic Center ...... 14 Design Arts Annex ...... 55A Disque Hall ...... 12 Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships . . 98 Drexel Park ...... 57 Drexel Square ...... 91 Drexel Police Station ...... 55C Drexel Recreation Center ...... 14A Drexel Smart House ...... 40 Fraternity Houses Alpha Chi Rho ...... 30 Alpha Epsilon Pi ...... 30 Alpha Pi Lambda ...... 37 Delta Sigma Phi ...... 45 Lambda Chi Alpha ...... 35 Pi Kappa Alpha ...... 39 Pi Kappa Phi ...... 34 Sigma Phi Epsilon ...... 36 Tau Kappa Epsilon ...... 32 Nesbitt Hall ...... 13 Ross Commons ...... 18 3101 Market Street ...... 88A Dornsife School of Public Health Theta Chi ...... 38 Rush Building ...... 10 3201 Arch Street ...... 81 Northside Dining Terrace ...... 19A General Services Building ...... 16 Sorority Houses 3201 Arch Annex ...... 81A Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building . . . . . 58 Hagerty Library ...... 15 Alpha Sigma Alpha ...... 39 3210 Cherry Street ...... 55B Parking Garage ...... 16 Handschumacher Dining Center ...... 9C Delta Phi Epsilon ...... 46 3210 Spring Garden Street ...... 54 Pearlstein Business Learning Center ...... 53 Kline Law Building and Library ...... 90 Delta Zeta ...... 36 3401 Market Street ...... 170 Close School of Entrepreneurship School of Education Kline School of Law Phi Mu ...... 33 Peck Alumni Center ...... 60 Korman Center ...... 6 Phi Sigma Sigma ...... 33 3608 Powelton Avenue ...... 99 Perelman Center for Jewish Life ...... 52 Language and Communication Center ...... 48 Stratton Hall ...... 5 3675 Market Street ...... 178 PSA Building ...... 47 College of Computing & Informatics LeBow Engineering Center ...... 27 The Study at University City (Hotel) ...... 101 Randell Hall ...... 2 College of Engineering The Summit ...... 23 Residence Halls LeBow Hall ...... 61 University Crossings ...... 89 Goodwin College of Professional Studies Bentley Hall ...... 20 Urban Eatery ...... 23A LeBow College of Business Caneris Hall ...... 26 URBN Center ...... 71 Library Learning Terrace ...... 29A Kelly Hall ...... 19 Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Lincoln Plaza ...... 176 Millennium Hall ...... 31 URBN Center Annex ...... 72 MacAlister Hall ...... 9B Myers Hall ...... 21 Vidas Athletic Complex ...... 25 College of Arts and Sciences North Hall ...... 24 208 N . 35th Street ...... 41 Pennoni Honors College Race Hall ...... 29 225 N . 32nd Street ...... 59 Main Building ...... 1 Towers Hall ...... 22 400 N . 31st Street ...... 56 Mandell Theater ...... 9A Van Rensselaer Hall ...... 17 3025 Market Street (One Drexel Plaza) . . . . . 88 Admissions 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

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